Jumping across ‘The Ditch’
The story of our challenging sailing passage from New Zealand to Australia across the notorious Tasman Sea. Continue reading Jumping across ‘The Ditch’
Tag: travel
We’re bound for North Australia
After 18 months stranded in New Zealand we finally get permission and visas to continue our circumnavigation and sail to Australia. Continue reading We’re bound for North Australia
Simply Cruisin’ and Shootin’ the Breeze
Cruising the east coast of North Island, New Zealand. Living off the grid, finding deserted anchorages, exploring deserted islands and living a simple life on the sea. Continue reading Simply Cruisin’ and Shootin’ the Breeze
STUCK … on the other side of the world
I’ll cut to the chase. We’re stuck – in New Zealand and in mud. In light of the Covid world … Continue reading STUCK … on the other side of the world
Tales from a floating, self-isolating, escape bubble
A splash is heard from the heads (toilet). Minutes later Paul storms through the saloon with a dripping wet toilet … Continue reading Tales from a floating, self-isolating, escape bubble
Long lost land legs
A long sharp beak appeared under the fly sheet of our tent, snatched a bag of couscous and dragged it … Continue reading Long lost land legs
Baggy Half Way Round the World
North Minerva Reef, South Pacific Saturday 9 November 2019 Overheard on the VHF radio: “Hey, we heard you went diving … Continue reading Baggy Half Way Round the World
Pigs in Paradise
A fat, hairy pig scampers through a front garden gate, crosses the road without looking and skids into a water … Continue reading Pigs in Paradise
Sharks … and other fishy stories
You may have heard the expression ‘yum yum yellow’ – it’s a divers term for the attractiveness of yellow diving … Continue reading Sharks … and other fishy stories
Twenty two days and 18 hours
1645, Friday 19 April We weighed anchor at Isabela Island, Galapagos and headed out to sea to sail over 3000 … Continue reading Twenty two days and 18 hours
